Calgary Light Rail Transit (LRT) stops at the college doors. The closet airport to the college is a 15 minute drive to the Calgary International Airport.
Alberta University of the Arts (ACAD)
1407 14 Avenue NW
|
Calgary,
AB |
T2N 4R3
01. What the School is Known For
Prominent Alumni
Christopher Truch
MTV Off Air Designer
John Byrne
Cartoonist, Redesigned Superman for Marvel Comics
Brian Helm
Photographer
Isabel Abdai
Art Director/Designer Martha Stewart Living
Brian Cooley
Large Scale sculptures
Most Popular Places On Campus
Facilities
Glass Department
Graffitt Stairwell
Residence
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Banff National Park
Shaw Millenium Skateboard park
Kensington Area
Calgary Zoo
02. Students
Gender
72% female28% male
Out of State
11% are out
of state89% are
in-state
of state89% are
in-state
Students
90% are
full time10% are
part time
full time10% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,155
Foreign Countries Represented
49
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
576
Acceptance Rate
65%
Deadlines
Early Decision
February 1
Regular
April 1
SAT & ACT Test Scores
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Take an SAT Practice TestTesting Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors Academic
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Non-Academic
Talent / Ability
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity
71/99
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Students Also View These Schools
Academy of Art University
Arcadia University
Bard College
Bennington College
Brown University
California College of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
Emerson College
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School
Hampshire College
Harvard College
Maryland Institute College of Art
New York University
Oklahoma State University
Parsons School of Design at The New School
Pratt Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of Visual Arts
University of Oklahoma
04. Academics
Student/Faculty
14.7 : 1
Total Faculty
135
Terminal Degree
44
Gender
Women
92
Men
43
Minority
International
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
05. Campus Life
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Dorms Coed
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
0
Number of Honor Societies
0
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
0
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
Basketball
Volleyball
Basketball
Volleyball
08. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Kristen Scharf
Admissions Assistant
1407 - 14 Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2N4R3
403.284.7689
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
403.284.7689
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
Please call for directions
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Motel Village which is a 10 minute walk away had 8 motels.
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
12. Majors
01 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
- Design and Visual Communications, General.
- Drawing.
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
- Metal and Jewelry Arts.
- Painting.
- Photography.
- Printmaking.
- Sculpture.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$4,435
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$3,150
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$234
Approximate Expenses per year
$7,819
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
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Read More01. Overview
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
576
Acceptance Rate
65%
Deadlines
Early Decision
February 1
Regular
April 1
SAT & ACT Test Scores
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Take an SAT Practice TestTesting Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors Academic
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Non-Academic
Talent / Ability
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$4,435
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$3,150
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$234
Approximate Expenses per year
$7,819
Students Also View These Schools
Academy of Art University
Arcadia University
Bard College
Bennington College
Brown University
California College of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
Emerson College
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School
Hampshire College
Harvard College
Maryland Institute College of Art
New York University
Oklahoma State University
Parsons School of Design at The New School
Pratt Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of Visual Arts
University of Oklahoma
05. Academics
Student/Faculty
14.7 : 1
Total Faculty
135
Terminal Degree
44
Gender
Women
92
Men
43
Minority
International
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Prominent Alumni
Christopher Truch
MTV Off Air Designer
John Byrne
Cartoonist, Redesigned Superman for Marvel Comics
Brian Helm
Photographer
Isabel Abdai
Art Director/Designer Martha Stewart Living
Brian Cooley
Large Scale sculptures
06. Student Body
Gender
72% female28% male
Out of State
11% are out
of state89% are
in-state
of state89% are
in-state
Students
90% are
full time10% are
part time
full time10% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,155
Foreign Countries Represented
49
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Facilities
Glass Department
Graffitt Stairwell
Residence
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Banff National Park
Shaw Millenium Skateboard park
Kensington Area
Calgary Zoo
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Kristen Scharf
Admissions Assistant
1407 - 14 Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2N4R3
403.284.7689
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
403.284.7689
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Calgary Light Rail Transit (LRT) stops at the college doors. The closet airport to the college is a 15 minute drive to the Calgary International Airport.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
Please call for directions
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Motel Village which is a 10 minute walk away had 8 motels.
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
Basketball
Volleyball
Basketball
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Dorms Coed
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
0
Number of Honor Societies
0
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
0
12. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
15. Majors
01 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
- Design and Visual Communications, General.
- Drawing.
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
- Metal and Jewelry Arts.
- Painting.
- Photography.
- Printmaking.
- Sculpture.
Princeton Review Advice & Resources
11 Surprising Facts About College Admission | The Princeton Review
Read More
How To Compare Colleges and Find Your Target Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Find Your Best Fit College | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Choose Dream, Target, and Safety Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep | The Princeton Review
Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | The Princeton Review
Read More
Popular Application Essay Topics | Apply | The Princeton Review
Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | The Princeton Review
Read More
Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Calculate Your SAT or ACT Superscore | The Princeton Review
Read More
ACT vs SAT Score Conversion Chart | The Princeton Review
Read More
Take a Free SAT Practice Test
Read More
Find Colleges Looking for Students Like You
Read More
